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04 April 2018

Ornamental Grasses And Perennials Groundcovers For Every Yard

By George Stevens


So many people are looking for exciting new colors and flowers that they can add to their garden or yard, but it can be hard to find the right plants for the job. Liriope is just one of the many popular ornamental grasses and perennials groundcovers that are out there. This particular genus of low-growing plant comes out of South and Southeast Asia, and beautiful flowers bloom on it every year, which is the reason why so many people are now choosing this particular genus.

Narcissus was a Greek god who people know because he saw his own reflection in a pond and fell madly in love with it. What a lot of people don't know is that the mother of this famous God went by the name Liriope, and she was the child of some of the river spirits. This particular nymph was so beautiful that they named the lovely genus of grass after her.

It is hard to find two people who say liriope the same way. Most botanical experts will be able to understand what type of plant is being referred to since there so many different pronunciations as well as different names. Some people call in monkey or spider grass, while others simply call it lilyturf. This is in spite of the fact that this plant is not related to grass or lilies.

The beautiful flowers that appear on the liriope grass close to the end of the summer is what so many people love about this particular genus. Most of the flowers will be some combination of blue and purple. However, with the latest advances in genetic engineering, these plants can now come in all kinds of flashy colors such as silver and gold.

Going into a plant nursery is the very best way to find out more about which plants would be perfect for your lawn or garden. There is nothing like being able to see, smell, and touch the plant, and there are often numerous options to look through. Going online is also a great way to browse through all the options, but having an expert there with you is an invaluable benefit.

Harsh weather often comes all year round for many areas of the world. This can make it extremely difficult to find the right kinds of plants to put outside, without having to worry that they will die in only a few months. A lot of money, time, and headache can be saved by making sure to pick an ornamental plant that will be able to thrive on the environmental conditions that it will be living in.

The appearance of these plants is what has led to many people referring to them as grass. Any botanical expert is quick to say that these types of plants are technically not a member of the grass family, although it is true that they have been given that name. Cat-tails, rushes, and sedges all look quite similar to grass but are technically not in the same genus.

The great thing about plants that are perennial is that they require little to no care during the cold months. That is because they are able to store up energy as summer ends to go into a dormant state. This is how most ornamentals are able to thrive, while others are annual, meaning they only live for a year.




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